Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival
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«Any help that we can provide to emerging filmmakers will be given»
DOC AROUND EUROPE: In this interview, we speak with Adele Kohout, co-director of DOK.fest München, and Johanna von Websky, Assistant to the Managing Director, to delve deeper into the vision behind this platform and its potential to reshape the future of European documentary cinema.
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Trains
TRANSPORT: IDFA best film award winner Polish director Maciej Drygas's entrancing Trains is a mesmerising journey through much of the 20th century by rail, accompanied by a subtly intense soundtrack.
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Winners announced at Verzió DocLab pitch event 2024
The 9th Verzió DocLab Pitch concluded this year with prizes totalling €5,700 awarded to six standout projects in development. The event, held in partnership with the international festival network Doc Around Europe, showcased talent from Greece, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, and Hungary. Verzió DocLab combines mentoring workshops with a professional pitch forum, providing young filmmakers the…
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The endurance of the ordinary
UKRAINE: Olha Zhurba's meditative take on the war avoids frontline images to show how the conflict affects ordinary people.
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Growing up on the margins
POVERTY: The gritty Hungarian documentary Kix, about growing up in urban poverty in Budapest, is not always easy to watch but tugs at the heartstrings.
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«We continue to remain as accessible to our audiences as possible»
Verzió IHRDFF: Ahead of its 2024 edition, Modern Times Review speaks with Festival Director Enikő Gyureskó, who shares insights into the curation process and this year’s diverse and provocative lineup.
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Verzió Film Festival introduces LGBTQ+ competition section; announces VR section theme
The Verzió Documentary Film Festival is launching its inaugural #LGBTQ+ competition section under the theme «We Are Here.» Featured films delve into intimate narratives, from Poland’s queer performers to Cameroon’s LGBTQ+ community facing #homophobia. The festival, set to take place in Budapest, also includes special events like a voguing and ballroom-inspired party. Among the standout…
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Verzió Film Festival showcases Hungarian documentary talent amidst production challenges
The 21st Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival will once again highlight Hungarian filmmakers with its Hungarian Competition program, presenting six films that have received international recognition. Despite the challenges faced by the domestic documentary industry, these films offer personal and socially relevant stories, exploring themes from addiction recovery to unconventional family structures. The…
